வாயில்

Tamil

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʋaːjil̪/, [ʋɑːjɨl̪]

Etymology

Cognate with Telugu వాకిలి (vākili).

Noun

வாயில் • (vāyil)

  1. gate, portal, doorway, entrance to a building
  2. the five organs of sense, as avenues to the self
  3. the five objects of sense
  4. way
  5. opening
  6. place
  7. cause
  8. means
  9. remedy
  10. king's court
  11. messenger
  12. ability
  13. door
  14. origin, history

References
  • University of Madras (1924-1936), “வாயில்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press.
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